The Dark Night of the Body Paperback – October 1, 2013

I thought Hildebrand's book accurately noted many of the defects in popular presentations of Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. However, the book is a collection of essays and as such feels disjointed. Many paragraphs are repeated multiple times throughout the book. There is hardly any coherence between chapters. Each chapter is merely an already-published essay. There seems to be very little editing done to the book.Additionally, Hildebrand herself lacks a pastoral sensitivity. She often comes across the wrong way in her consistent reference of her husband Dietrich's work over and against the work of Christopher West. I do not disagree with her criticism of West, but not infrequently her arguments are clouded by her presentation.Nevertheless, the book is worth reading for its helpful critique of recent presentations of the Theology of the Body. It's only frustrating that a book with such a great title is in reality a disjointed collection of essays.

Mrs Von Hildebrand is brilliant. I intend to read more of her and her husbands writings.Not everyone will understand the references to Christopher West.Wests teachings on this subject do not align with the Church' teachings. He really misunderstands or has poor formation of the Faith.

To truly understand why God made us the way He did, you must read this book. The beauty of the true gift of man and woman - breathtaking. Thank you, Dr. Von Hildebrand

This was good but because it is Alice's actual talks and articles expect a lot of repetition.

My mother-in-law saw the book advertised on tv and wanted it, so I ordered the book and now the whole family has read it.

Good.